Dreaming of a Tropical Vacation Painting

Do you ever daydream about just jumping up from your office cubicle and jumping into a tropical paradise? In this painting, I’m dreaming I can simply let go, and swim to the island paradise above. The sketch idea I created for today’s cartoon was inspiring, but I don’t think I’ve quite pulled this image off yet. I’d call this maybe 80% done. It needs some fish. coral, and maybe plant life.

Below are some closeups. You’ll see on the drafting table (art table) my Wacom Cintiq Hd monitor and other art tools. I’